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Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.Church Action eNewsletter Week of November 5, 2018

1. International students are signing up now through AMIS to be invited to an American home for Thanksgiving. For many, it will be their first time in an American home and their first taste of our traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Would…

The Regional Council of Churches has great affection and appreciation for Atlanta’s Jewish community and the strong civic contribution of Atlanta’s rabbinic leadership. We stand in solidarity with those Jewish friends in outrage and grief over the hate-inspired violence in Pittsburgh. We are praying for the Jewish community in Pittsburgh and Atlanta and we are eager to work together for a more loving future. The Rev Dr. Dock Hollingsworth

Church Women United as space available for rent to a nonprofit organization in Cabbage Town. It has served as a church for the last five years. If interested contact Claudette Rainey, president of the Atlanta Unit CWU, at (770)969-5432.

Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. Church Action eNewsletter Week of October 29, 2018

The Regional Council of Churches has great affection and appreciation for Atlanta’s Jewish community and the strong civic contribution of Atlanta’s rabbinic leadership. We stand in solidarity with those Jewish friends in outrage and grief over the hate-inspired violence in Pittsburgh. We are praying for…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of October 12, 2018Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

1. End Money Bail DeKalb meeting is at new time, the third Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., that’s today, at Bethel Baptist Church, 1890 Second Ave, Decatur 30032. This is a joint meeting with the DeKalb NAACP Criminal Justice…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of October 8, 2018Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

1. Blessed are the peace makers. Coptic Christians have been nominated for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their refusal to retaliate against deadly and ongoing persecution. The Copts, who are the indigenous people of Egypt and number as many as 20 million around the world, have…

Sacred Harp singing is an American tradition of sacred choral music that originated in New England around 1770 and was later carried on in the American South of the United States especially under the influence of the revival services of the 1840s. Its earliest…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of October 2, 2018Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

1. If you are in the neighborhood of Americus this weekend you will be interested in fair trade, organic coffee company, Cafe Campesino’s celebration of 20 years in business. Panel discussion with coffee producers, tastings, a latte art class, live music,…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of September 24, 2018Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.

1. “Back to Life” from Orchard suicide awareness panel discussion, Sept. 27, featuring professional therapists and surviving family members sharing resources and stories to shed light on this often taboo and stigmatized topic. Click here to…

GJP Presents: What Can You Do About Your Criminal History?…

Church Action eNewsletterWeek of September 3, 2018Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

1. “You Had to Be There”: Misadventures in Ministry,” The Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary will start the new academic year with reflections on ministry through the eyes of Israel…

The AIB Network's new six-part series Living History explores how memorabilia, manuscripts, and photographs preserve the past and inform the present and future. Living History also looks at the race against time faced by archivists and historians working to digitize existing archives as well as preserve digital archives.

The show airs weekly: Thursdays at 9PM, Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m., Sundays at 10 p.m., and Mondays at 11p.m. through August…

Church Action eNewsletterWeek of August 6, 2018Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

1. The final session in “Christ and Criminal Justice” series at Greater Turner Chapel AME tomorrow, Aug. 7, will be about jury nullification (the principle that we can sit on a jury and vote not-guilty even when the evidence says otherwise). 5 – 7…

Church Action eNewsletter Week of August 6, 2018 Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

1. The final session in “Christ and Criminal Justice” series at Greater Turner Chapel AME tomorrow, Aug. 7, will be about jury nullification (the principle that we can sit on a jury and vote not-guilty even when the evidence says otherwise). 5 – 7…

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.Church Action eNewsletterWeek of July 30, 2018Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

1. “Christ and Criminal Justice” continuing today and next Tuesday at Greater Turner Chapel AME Church, 5 – 7 p.m., 4650 Cascade Road, Atlanta 30331. Today’s topic is bail reform. Come explore how the church can be a part of the movement to end Mass…

God calls us to some things we cannot do alone.Church Action eNewsletterWeek of July 23, 2018Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

1. Starting today, 5-7 p.m., and for the next two Tuesdays, Greater Turner Chapel AME Church will hold a criminal justice reform series. Today the discussion is the connection between Christ and Criminal Justice Reform. Next Tuesday the topic is bail reform. And the final session will be about…

Resources for Churches Adapting to Social Isolation

As containment of COVID-19 forces your worshiping community to implement 'shelter in place' worship and practice social isolation, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship offers these resources to help you plan and cope in ways that encourage and support your community.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” Bible studies from the New Baptist Covenant for adults, youth and children to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his work for justice. Download these free Bible studies here.